This conference programme aims to give senior industry professionals access to new ideas, solutions and innovations to help take their departments and companies forward. The agenda is pitched at a high level and we endeavour to present new case studies and new thinkers on the programme each year.

Keynote and seminar sessions give a high-level view of the industry, offering predictions and insights to help delegates form their future strategies. The interactive workshops and discussion groups complement the larger sessions by drilling down into specific issues, allowing delegates to share their collective experiences and to learn how their peers are dealing with similar situations.

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KEYNOTES 2018

Opening Keynote

Dr Patrik Gisel, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsleitung of Raiffeisen Schweiz
The financial industry is changing. The banks are confronted with drastic consolidation and cost-intensive regulation processes. More than ever, the volatile environment and the high dynamics represent a formidable challenge for financial institutes. Nevertheless, changes also bring about opportu...

Opening Keynote

Dr Patrik Gisel, Vorsitzender der Geschäftsleitung of Raiffeisen Schweiz
The financial industry is changing. The banks are confronted with drastic consolidation and cost-intensive regulation processes. More than ever, the volatile environment and the high dynamics represent a formidable challenge for financial institutes. Nevertheless, changes also bring about opportunities.

Dr Patrik Gisel, Chairman of the Executive Board of Raiffeisen Switzerland, explains the special features of a cooperative organisational structure, how Raiffeisen handles current challenges and what he expects for the future of Swiss banking.

The White Maze – Es gibt immer einen Weg

The White Maze – Es gibt immer einen Weg

Matthias Haunholder, Professional extremskier and adventurer from Austria

INDUSTRY SESSIONS 2018

RegTech: The Solution for Regulatory Challenges?

Erich Herzog, Deputy Head Dpt. Competition & Regulation at economiesuisse
- Digitalisation : the driving force behind innovations in business and society.
- Switzerland’s position to emerge on the winning side of the digital transformation.
- Regulatory environment in financial markets across Europe and in Switzerland: high levels of scrutiny and ...

RegTech: The Solution for Regulatory Challenges?

Erich Herzog, Deputy Head Dpt. Competition & Regulation at economiesuisse
- Digitalisation : the driving force behind innovations in business and society.
- Switzerland’s position to emerge on the winning side of the digital transformation.
- Regulatory environment in financial markets across Europe and in Switzerland: high levels of scrutiny and complexity : compliance with the multitude of regulations as complex task.
- RegTech solutions : what are they and can they yield efficiencies and disrupt the conventional regulatory compliance?
- Risks and opportunities of RegTech from an overall perspective.

Blockchain as an enabler for e-Government and e-Voting

Daniel Gasteiger, Co-Founder of nexussquared and Founder of Procivis AG
The presentation will focus on the opportunities that come with blockchain technology in the context of digital societies and e-government. The example of the most digital country in the world – Estonia – and other country specific initiatives around the world show the big potential t...

Blockchain as an enabler for e-Government and e-Voting

Daniel Gasteiger, Co-Founder of nexussquared and Founder of Procivis AG
The presentation will focus on the opportunities that come with blockchain technology in the context of digital societies and e-government. The example of the most digital country in the world – Estonia – and other country specific initiatives around the world show the big potential this technology has to provide secure and corruption resistant government services. In his presentation, Daniel Gasteiger will explain the potential with a practical introduction to blockchain technology and a range of examples.

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Dina Rey, Managing Director at Imagio Health, former Head of Global Digital Group at
F. Hoffmann- La Roche AG

An orphan topic ten years ago, digitalization has turned into a ubiquitous phenomenon dominating our current business environment. What can we learn when we look beyond the hype? How can we go about digitalization in a way that cultivates true innovation and value?

Dina Rey, Managing Director at Imagio Health, former Head of Global Digital Group at
F. Hoffmann- La Roche AG

An orphan topic ten years ago, digitalization has turned into a ubiquitous phenomenon dominating our current business environment. What can we learn when we look beyond the hype? How can we go about digitalization in a way that cultivates true innovation and value?

We will share practical examples of lessons learned from the global pharmaceutical industry throughout its digitalization journey, touching on such topics as:

• Buzzwords alone don’t create innovation: Why AI, start-ups and hackathons won’t bring about innovation
• How to create a burning platform and case for change: the value of digital
• Understand and shape your corporate DNA: the case for internal change
• Lessons learned: what worked – what didn’t

The session will conclude with a short Q&A.

Never mind the platforms

Dr. Patrick Hunger, Chief Executive Officer at Saxo Bank (Schweiz) AG
• Impact of platform economy on the financial industry
• The curse of mimicking other industries
• ‘monolith banking’ versus ‘neural banking’
• What if the future is not ‘platforming’ after all?

Never mind the platforms

Dr. Patrick Hunger, Chief Executive Officer at Saxo Bank (Schweiz) AG
• Impact of platform economy on the financial industry
• The curse of mimicking other industries
• ‘monolith banking’ versus ‘neural banking’
• What if the future is not ‘platforming’ after all?

on the role of technology in private banking

Nic Dreckmann, Chief Operating Officer at Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Objectives of this talk are to:
o Consider top technology trends in wealth management
o Discuss selected trends and their role in moving the industry and in particular Julius Baer forward
o Provide an outlook on technology and its impact on the industry considering the emergi...

on the role of technology in private banking

Nic Dreckmann, Chief Operating Officer at Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Objectives of this talk are to:
o Consider top technology trends in wealth management
o Discuss selected trends and their role in moving the industry and in particular Julius Baer forward
o Provide an outlook on technology and its impact on the industry considering the emerging aspirations and digital expectations of next generation’s clients

DISCUSSION GROUPS 2018

The evolving Governance environment in Banking : UK SMR and its relevance

Rajat Garg, Regional CEO and General Manager at Habib Bank AG Zurich
One of the key initiatives taken by a regulator to strengthen individual accountability in banking was taken with the introduction of The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) in the U.K. from March 2016.

The evolving Governance environment in Banking : UK SMR and its relevance

Rajat Garg, Regional CEO and General Manager at Habib Bank AG Zurich
One of the key initiatives taken by a regulator to strengthen individual accountability in banking was taken with the introduction of The Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) in the U.K. from March 2016.

It is leading many senior managers from the banking industry to reassess the scope of their roles and their approach to managing their areas of responsibility, not only in the UK but around the world. It is imperative for managers in Switzerland to keep abreast of these developments.

Cybersecurity – Achieving ‘Digital Resilience’

Jochen Dürr, Chief Risk Officer at SIX Group AG
• Why have we cared so much about cyber risk in the past few years?
• Which risks do we subsume under the category cyber risk? Which cyber risks are really dangerous for our organizations and business processes?
• Where are our main cyber-vulnerabilit...

Cybersecurity – Achieving ‘Digital Resilience’

Jochen Dürr, Chief Risk Officer at SIX Group AG
• Why have we cared so much about cyber risk in the past few years?
• Which risks do we subsume under the category cyber risk? Which cyber risks are really dangerous for our organizations and business processes?
• Where are our main cyber-vulnerabilities?
• Which are effective actions to address and mitigate cyber risks?
• What are the key levers for achieving ‘Digital Resilience’?

SUPPLIER PRESENTATIONS 2018

The programme is currently in progress ...

All suppliers have the chance to submit a supplier presentation. Delegates will evaluate and choose those presentations of most interest and relevance to them.
The highest-rated presentations will be included in the conference programme.

The programme is currently in progress ...

All suppliers have the chance to submit a supplier presentation. Delegates will evaluate and choose those presentations of most interest and relevance to them.
The highest-rated presentations will be included in the conference programme.

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Dr Graeme Codrington, futurist and speaker, international director of TomorrowToday
"I have had the privilege of working with Richmond Events in both Switzerland and the UK for the past five years, and have enjoyed every engagement. Across the board, their conference teams are professional, focused and a pleasure to work with. Each event they host is well constructed, using...

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Dr Graeme Codrington, futurist and speaker, international director of TomorrowToday
"I have had the privilege of working with Richmond Events in both Switzerland and the UK for the past five years, and have enjoyed every engagement. Across the board, their conference teams are professional, focused and a pleasure to work with. Each event they host is well constructed, using their unique approach to getting just the right people to attend, and their speaker programmes are always well balanced and interesting. Richmond Events conferences are a pleasure to speak at, and I highly recommend them for other speakers and delegates alike."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Uli Sigg, Entrepreneur and Asian Expert
"I am impressed by this very structured networking system – there is nothing more efficient!"

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Uli Sigg, Entrepreneur and Asian Expert
"I am impressed by this very structured networking system – there is nothing more efficient!"

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Prof. Aymo Brunetti, Professor for economic policy and regional economics, University of Berne & President of group of experts for the Swiss financial market strategy
"A perfectly organized event in a marvelous setting."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Prof. Aymo Brunetti, Professor for economic policy and regional economics, University of Berne & President of group of experts for the Swiss financial market strategy
"A perfectly organized event in a marvelous setting."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Richard De Hoop, passionate entertainer, entrepreneur, author and speaker
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I can only say that Richmond Events takes excellent care of you as a speaker and I am very honoured that I co...

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Richard De Hoop, passionate entertainer, entrepreneur, author and speaker
"As a speaker, part of the success in conveying your message, is the amount of time the conference organizer puts into the preparation and the way they take care of your wishes on stage.
I can only say that Richmond Events takes excellent care of you as a speaker and I am very honoured that I could speak at the Richmond Financial Industry Form in Interlaken."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Yvonne Seitz, Head Diversity, Culture & Engagement at AXA Winterthur
"I have been working together with Richmond Events as a speaker in several conferences.The organization is professional, the environment inspiring and the networking opportunities excellent."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Yvonne Seitz, Head Diversity, Culture & Engagement at AXA Winterthur
"I have been working together with Richmond Events as a speaker in several conferences.The organization is professional, the environment inspiring and the networking opportunities excellent."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Luc Schuurmans, Head Private Banking (Switzerland), Member of the Executive Board at
Bank Linth LLB AG
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SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Luc Schuurmans, Head Private Banking (Switzerland), Member of the Executive Board at
Bank Linth LLB AG
"Richmond events excel through their professionalism: A perfect combination of high profile participants, carefully selected speakers taking place in wonderfull locations: A must for every business leader!"

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Damir Bogdan, Digitalization & Innovation Lead at Actvide AG
"Richmond Events is after ten years already one of the most important high-level conferences within the Financial Services Industry. Meeting so many high level Executives in such short time is an added value for everyone. The Financial Forum is a must."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Damir Bogdan, Digitalization & Innovation Lead at Actvide AG
"Richmond Events is after ten years already one of the most important high-level conferences within the Financial Services Industry. Meeting so many high level Executives in such short time is an added value for everyone. The Financial Forum is a must."

SPEAKER TESTIMONIAL

Sascha Hostettler, Head of Investment and Corporate Clients, Member of the Executive Board at
Hypothekarbank Lenzburg AG